Research
Annie E. Casey Foundation Releases 2010 KIDS COUNT Data Book
This year's KIDS COUNT Data Book found that the 2008 child poverty rate topped 18 percent, which translates to a million more children living in poverty since 2000....Read More.
The Food and Research Action Center has released a report on the relationship between student academic achievement and school breakfast. Read More.
2009 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Overview. This survey provides national data (including CA) on risk behaviors including physical inactivity and unhealthy eating.
Active Education: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance Research Brief (pdf) summarizes the latest peer-reviewed research on the relationship between physical activity and academic performance among children and adolescents. (RWJF, Summer 2009)
Nutrition Education and Promotion: The Role of FNS in Helping Low-Income Families Make Healthier Eating and Lifestyle Choices, A Report to Congress, March 2010
The Economics of Childhood Obesity (Health Affairs, 2010)
California Report Card 2010, Setting the Agenda for Children
Parent Attitudinal Survey, KRC Research, Prepared for Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Active Education: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Academic Performance, 2007. (RWJF Active Living Research)
The Role of Sound Nutrition and Physical Activity in Academic Achievement, 2004.
Successful Students through Healthy Foods and Fitness Policies; Student Wellness: A Healthy Food and Physical Activity Policy Resource Guide (CSBA and CA Project LEAN)
Child Nutrition Policy Brief, Nutrition for Learning, Food Research Action Center
Learning to Play and Playing to Learn; Organized Sports and Educational Outcomes, Prepared for Team-Up for Youth, February 2009.
The Costs of Obesity: The Economic Costs of Overweight, Obesity and Physical Inactivity Among California Adults-2006, California Center for Public Health Advocacy
Prevention for a Healthier America: Investments in Disease Prevention Yield Significant Savings, Stronger Communities, July 2008. Trust for America’s Health
